Blackpool FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joshua Smith
- Assistant 1 Alex James (England)
- Assistant 2 Sam Lewis (England)
3 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 7.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Feb | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | Stevenage FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | Blackpool FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 20 Feb | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 13 Feb | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Feb | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Blackpool FC | Bolton Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #3 |
| 1 | Points | 75 |
| 1 | Played | 46 |
| 0 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 19 / 18 / 9 |
| 1 | Scored | 70 |
| 1 | Conceded | 52 |
| +0 | GD | +18 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 0% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC are 20th (1 pts). Bolton Wanderers FC are 3rd (75 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Blackpool FC is hosting Bolton Wanderers FC for another epic battle.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 9' Against the run of play, George Thomason has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 14' Blackpool FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bolton Wanderers FC's shape.
- 16' Goal! Jake Beesley scores his 16 goal in 17 matches.
- 21' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Aaron Collins suffering a number of foals already.
- 26' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 27' Marvin Ekpiteta doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 30' A moment of madness from Carlos Mendes Gomes on 30 minutes earns him a card. Bolton Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
- 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. Blackpool FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 7 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Hayden Coulson has done his job and it is now time for Kyle Joseph to step up.
- 51' The referee shows Bolton Wanderers FC player a card on 51.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' Daniel Grimshaw was booked on 61.
- 66' Ricardo Santos was booked on 66.
- 68' Jake Beesley does the damage! The net is bulging and Blackpool FC surge ahead!
- 71' It is a substitution in Bolton Wanderers FC team. Josh Sheehan is replaced by Edmond-Paris Maghoma on 71 minute.
- 76' Time for substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC. Jon Bodvarsson is replaced by Victor Adeboyejo.
- 80' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. George Byers departs to be replaced by Albie Morgan.
- 84' A stunning finish from Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 85' Blackpool FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Christopher Hamilton is hanging Karamoko Dembele on the field on 85 minute.
- 86' Bolton Wanderers FC make a change. Kyle Dempsey trudges off to be replaced by Aaron Morley on 86 minutes.
- 87' Time for substitution for Blackpool FC. James Husband is replaced by Oliver Casey.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Blackpool FC players.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
7
George Byers ↓ Albie Morgan 80'
- 5
-
3
James Husband ↓ Oliver Casey 87'
- 6
-
15
Hayden Coulson ↓ Kyle Joseph 46'
- 32
- 11
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↓ Andy Lyons 46'
- 18
- 4
Bench
- 1
-
8
Albie Morgan ↑ 80'
-
20
Oliver Casey ↑ 87'
-
24
Andy Lyons ↑ 46'
-
9
Kyle Joseph ↑ 46'
- 27
-
22
Christopher Hamilton ↑ 85'
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
22
Kyle Dempsey ↓ Aaron Morley 86'
- 2
- 13
- 7
- 18
- 4
-
26
Zac Ashworth ↓ Jack Iredale 87'
- 12
- 5
- 9
Bench
-
14
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 76'
-
16
Aaron Morley ↑ 86'
-
28
Aaron Collins ↑ 76'
-
3
Jack Iredale ↑ 87'
-
19
Edmond-Paris Maghoma ↑ 71'
- 35
- 15
Coach
Ian Evatt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| George Thomason | 3 |
| Jake Beesley | 2 |
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Kiernan Dewsbury Hall | 1 |
| Marvin Ekpiteta | 1 |
| Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel | 1 |
| Kyle Joseph | 1 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2024-02-24
Blackpool FC
4–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-02-20
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2024-02-17
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–3
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2024-02-13
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2024-02-10
Northampton Town FC
1–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2024-02-03
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Barnsley FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.54
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
52%
Blackpool FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
8.4%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

